Henna & Mehndi Journal
Practical henna & mehndi know-how from the Hennaya studio in Bengaluru — darker stains, bridal prep, festival designs, aftercare and the craft behind every cone.
Buying Guides · 31 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Henna Cones vs Henna Powder: Which One to Buy
Ready-made cones or loose powder you mix yourself? A straight comparison on stain, cost, shelf life, effort and skill — so you buy the right one first time.
Learn Henna · 31 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Henna Artist Starter Kit: What You Need (and What You Don't)
Everything a new mehndi artist actually needs to take bookings — cones, tips, aftercare, comfort gear — and the 'essentials' that are a waste of money.
How-To · 30 Aug 2026 · 4 min
How to Fix Mehndi Mistakes — Wet, Dry or Stained
A smudge, a wobble, a wrong turn — most mehndi mistakes are fixable if you move fast. What to do while the paste is wet, once it's dry, and after the stain sets.
Bridal Mehndi · 29 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Bridal Mehndi Timeline: When to Book, Apply & Seal
A week-by-week plan for brides — when to book, when to apply, what to eat and skip, and the aftercare that gets you a deep stain that lasts every function.
Bridal Mehndi · 28 Aug 2026 · 4 min
What Is a Mehndi Ceremony? Who, When & Why
What happens at a mehndi function, who it's for, how long it runs, and how to plan the henna so the bride and family get a deep stain for the wedding day.
Henna Care · 28 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Henna Stain Colour Timeline: Orange Today, Maroon Tomorrow
Hour by hour, day by day — how a henna stain goes from pale orange to deep maroon, why it shifts, and the moment the colour is finally 'done'.
Design · 27 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Rose Mehndi: Draw It Once, Use It Everywhere
The rose is the most versatile mehndi motif going. How to draw a clean one, scale it up or down, and use it from a minimal wrist accent to full bridal hands.
Design · 26 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Arabic Mehndi Design Guide: Bold, Flowing, Quick to Fill
Arabic mehndi is big florals, trailing vines and plenty of bare skin. How the style is built, where it suits, and how to draw a clean Arabic design fast.
Learn Henna · 26 Aug 2026 · 5 min
How to Price Your Mehndi Work in India (Fairly)
A simple formula for festival, party and bridal rates that covers materials, hours, travel and skill — plus the price bands artists actually charge in Bangalore.